Genetic vocabulary

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The trait that always shows.

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Dominant

Front

Who is considered the 'father' of modern genetics?

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Mendel

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The combination of genes for one or more specific traits (the actual genetic makeup).

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Genotype

Front

What word describes how traits are passed from parent to offspring?

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Heredity

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A recessive trait only shows up when __________.

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two recessive alleles are present.

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What is the term for different forms of a gene?

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Alleles

Front

What is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism?

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Phenotype

Front

What is the diagram used to predict the outcome of a genetic cross?

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Punnett square

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What is the term for the likelihood of a particular genetic outcome?

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Probability

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

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Genotype